2014 Keystone Montana

Routine

Owners filed 11 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. It has been recalled 4 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Structure › Body2
000
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility2
000
Electrical System2
000
Wheels1
000
Visibility1
000
Unknown or Other1
000
Tires1
000
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
000

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment17V755000
Filed Nov 22, 20171,205,997 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer15V102000
Filed Feb 23, 20155,390 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Montana vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, to May 22, 2014, 2014-2015 Raptor vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to January 15, 2015, and 2015 Dutchmen Voltage vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to February 3, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk. If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace two rivets joining the second and third step, and replace four rivets on the top step with fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-224.

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer14V136000
Filed Mar 21, 20141,957 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Montana, 2014 Alpine, Big Sky, and Fuzion, and 2014 Dutchmen Infinity and Voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.

Equipment13V155000
Filed Apr 23, 20136,561 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 10, 2018TX

KEYSTONE RV FIRE EXTINGUISHERS RECALL 17V-755, SAFETY ADVISORY 17-307. FIRST ALERT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (BR-260857) AND (23605763). IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THIS EXTINGUISHERS????

Tires
Filed Dec 13, 2016WA

I HAVE A 2014 MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER NOT YET THREE YEARS OLD. I HAD A MASSIVE BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE ON 11/08/2016 ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 58MPH. AFTER GOING TO THE NEAREST LES SCHWAB DEALER IN NAPA IDAHO ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SEPARATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS RIG IS LESS THAN THREE YEARS OLD WITH ABOUT FOUR THOUSAND MILES ON THE TIRES. I FEEL THAT THEIR IS A DEFECT IN GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TIRES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND OWNERS COMPED

Electrical System
Filed Aug 20, 201610,000 milesTX

MY '14 MONTANA HAD A DEFECTIVE DOMETIC 9100 AWNING. RECALL #13E-019 DATED 4-19-2013. THE RECALL WAS DONE BY KEYSTONE. NOW THE MOTOR HAS FAILED AGAIN AND THE AWNING WILL NOT ROLL UP, MAKING THE USE OR MOVEMENT OF THE RV IMPOSSIBLE. A RV SERVICE PERSON SAID THE MOTOR WAS BAD, I CALLED DOMETIC AND ASKED FOR HELP, THEY REFUSED ANY HELP. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW MOTOR AT MY EXPENSE AND WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED WHEN I RECEIVE IT. THE MOTOR PART NUMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED 4 TIMES, THE LAST CHANGE WAS 4-2016. I WAS TOLD BY DOMETIC THAT THE PART NUMBER CHANGE WAS BECAUSE OF THE CHANGE IN THE MOTOR SUPPLIER. THE CURRENT MOTOR PART NUMBER IS 3310423.209B.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 1, 20155,000 milesWA

THE LATCH TO THE REAR EMERGENCY WINDOW BROKE. (I DISCOVERED THIS WHILE OPENING THE ADJACENT WINDOW FOR VENTILATION). THIS ALLOWS THE WINDOW TO FLAP OPEN AND CLOSED (ON ITS HINGE) AS YOU TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD. THE WINDOW IS FOR EMERGENCY EXIT SO THE LATCH HAS NOT BEEN USED AND APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN FROM METAL FATIGUE. CHEAP PART MADE WITH CHEAP ALUMINUM METAL.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Filed Mar 23, 2015TX

MY RV HAS A SET OF FOLDING STEPS FOR ENTRY. THERE ARE 4 STEPS. THE TOP LEFT RIVET IS ALL BUT PULLED OUT. THEY ARE UNSAFE FOR USE, HAVE A LOT OF FLEX WHEN USED AND REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE BLOCKS UNDER THEM TO BE USED SAFELY. KEYSTONE HAS A RECALL ON QUAD STEPS. #15-224. MY DATE OF MANUFACTURE FALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DATE RANGE OF THIS DEFECT RECALL. WHEN I CALLED KEYSTONE I AM TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VIN NUMBER. MY STEPS HAVE THE EXACT SAME DEFECT. KEYSTONE REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. PICTURES HERE: HTTP://I143.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/ALBUMS/R139/JLB27537/2014%20MONTANA%203150RL/14%20KEYSTONE%20MONTANA%20ENTRY%20STEPS%20001_ZPSM2CUV4QL.JPG HTTP://I143.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/ALBUMS/R139/JLB27537/2014%20MONTANA%203150RL/14%20KEYSTONE%20MONTANA%20ENTRY%20STEPS%20002_ZPSRHKP4F2Z.JPG. *TR

Visibility
Filed Mar 7, 20153,000 milesIL

WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF PURCHASING A NEW KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL THE REAR FIRE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCH BROKE. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE USING THE 5TH WHEEL THE WINDOW HAD TO BE SECURED SHUT WITH WIRE TIES. THIS EMERGENCY WINDOW IS ONE OF ONLY THREE FIRE EXITS FROM THE TRAILER. IT IS THE ONLY FIRE EXIT IN THE REAR EXTRA LIVING QUARTERS. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR WITH THIS PART ON "BACK ORDER". NOW I AM TOLD THEY NO LONGER PRODUCE THIS PART AND KEYSTONE RV DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO FIX IT AT ALL. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF THESE FAULTY EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHES THAT HAVE BROKEN AND ARE NOT BEING FIXED BY KEYSTONE RV. SOMEONE WILL EVENTUALLY DIE IN A FIRE IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT ADDRESSED! *TR

Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Mar 6, 20152,000 milesTX

WHILE SITTING STILL THE REAR EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCH BROKE. CAUSING THE WINDOW TO OPEN. ALLOWING WIND, RAIN, DIRT, DUST TO ENTER THE RV. I CONTACTED KEYSTONE RV AND ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE. THEY REPLIED THEY PROVIDED NO RETAIL CUSTOMERS PARTS ASSISTANCE. I THEN CONTACTED RON HOOVER RV, DONNA, TX. THE PARTS MANAGER HAS TRIED FOR OVER 10 MONTHS TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT LATCH. I AM TOLD THE PART I NEED IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON A RV THAT IS ABOUT A YEAR OLD. I HAVE HAD TO SECURE THE WINDOW WITH PLASTIC TYE STRAPS AND A LARGE WOODED PENCIL. HTTP://I143.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/ALBUMS/R139/JLB27537/MONTANA%20WINDOW%20LATCH/EMERGENCYWINDOWFIX001_ZPS8ACAAA1B.JPG HTTP://I143.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/ALBUMS/R139/JLB27537/MONTANA%20WINDOW%20LATCH/MONTANA%20REAR%20WINDOW%20LATCH%20002_ZPSMKB9M6LU.JPG. *TR

Wheels
Filed Jan 7, 20157,500 milesAZ

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 8 IN AZ TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON MY MONTANA 5TH WHEEL RV AND DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. THE TIRES HAD ONLY ABOUT 7500 MILES ON THEM AND THEY WERE GOODYEAR MARATHON ST235/80/R16. THE TRAILER WAS NOT OVER LOADED.THESE TIRES SHOULD LAST LONGER THEN THAT.I STOPPED IN YUMA, AZ AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. *TR

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Filed Oct 17, 20143,000 milesCA

MALFUNCTION OF AN AUTO-LEVELING HYDRAULIC JACK. WHILE IN TRANSIT THE LEFT FRONT JACK EXTENDED NEARLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE ROADWAY. IF THE JACK WOULD HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROADWAY THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE JACKS SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED THE TRAILER. I HAVE HAD THE TRAILER JACKS LOOKED AT OR REPAIRED BY THE DEALER ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT OF 2013. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Electrical System
Filed Aug 19, 2014NV

THE ELECTRIC BRAKES ON MY NEW 2014 KEYSTONE MONTANA WERE NOT WORKING! I PURCHASED THE TRAILER NEW IN KATY, TX AND BEFORE PULLING IT BACK HOME TO NEVADA AN RV REPAIR SERVICE IN BAYTOWN, TX HAD TORUN NEW TEMPORARY WIRES FROM PIN BOX TO BRAKES?. THE REPAIR SHOP'S FINDING WAS SUPPLY AND GROUND WIRES SHORTED SOMEWHERE IN UNDERBELLY?. THE TEMPORARY WIRING GOT ME HOME, BUT A BASIC SAFETY ITEM SUCH AS BRAKES ON A 12,000 LB TRAILER SHOULD BE TESTED BEFORE THE TRAILER IS ALLOWED OFF THEIR PROPERTY. *TR

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 23, 2014150 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3725RL (NA) RECREATIONAL TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS STATIONARY, THE SCREWS THAT CONNECTED THE METAL BEAM TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER BECAME UNSCREWED. AS A RESULT, THE METAL BEAM DETACHED. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE SCREWS WERE REPLACED. THE REMEDY WAS SUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150. ..UPDATED 08-26-14 *BF UPDATED 09/2/2014 *JS

11 of 11 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20261300Routine
20236100Routine
20227330Routine
20214200Routine
20203100Routine
20192400Routine
20185300Routine
20178110Routine
20169100Routine
20152300Routine
2014 — this page11400Routine
20139600Routine
201211100Routine
20113800Routine
201012500Routine
20099500Routine
20084400Routine
200710600Routine
200610200Routine
20056300Routine
20047500Routine
20033310Routine
20027210Routine
20011200Routine
20001100Routine
19990100Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Nov 22, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.